Super Typhoon “Bavi,” which is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this week, is currently not affecting weather conditions in the Philippines, according to PAGASA. The state weather bureau says Bavi remains far from the country and is still outside the PAR, so there is no direct impact on Philippine weather yet. PAGASA also reports that Bavi is less likely to make landfall in the Philippines. Even as the track is being monitored, PAGASA warns that the storm may still bring hazardous conditions if it draws closer. Expected impacts include heavy rains and gusty winds, which could affect areas depending on the storm’s eventual path and distance from land.
Both reports emphasize that PAGASA is still tracking Bavi and assessing its likelihood of entering the PAR and producing weather effects over the coming days. Weather conditions can change as the typhoon moves, so updates from PAGASA are expected as forecasting improves.